Comparison

Reel DB vs NasCabOS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reel DB

Discover movies and TV shows with this app, an alternative to IMDB. It provides detailed information including cast, crew, and where to watch content globally. Users can tag items, add them to watchlists, and view user reviews and trailers.

Highlights
  • Cast and crew information
  • Where to watch content globally
  • Tagging and watchlist functionality
  • Alternative titles
  • User reviews
  • Video content and trailers
Features
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Reel DB is an alternative to IMDB. The app is powered by TMDB and provides information, such as: - Cast and crew - Where to watch the film or show, in all available countries - Allows you to tag items and add them to your watchlist - Shows you alternative titles - Has user reviews and video content, such as trailers where available

About

NasCabOS

This application serves as a client for accessing a specific server. It allows users to connect to and interact with the NasCabOS Server remotely. The app is designed for entertainment purposes.

Highlights
  • Access NasCabOS Server
  • Remote connectivity
  • Entertainment focused
  • iOS client
Features
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IOS client for accessing NasCabOS Server

Screenshots

Reel DB4 screens
NasCabOS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NasCabOS at none against Reel DB's 5. NasCabOS also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reel DB sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NasCabOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reel DB ships an update every 2 weeks, NasCabOS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reel DB versus NasCabOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReel DBNasCabOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXenBeijing Yunpiao Piao Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Reel DB

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NasCabOS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Reel DB

One-time5
  • First Take$0.99
  • Scene Stealer$1.99
  • Unfiltered Content$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Top Billing$4.99
  • Legend Status$9.99
None

NasCabOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reel DB free?
Reel DB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NasCabOS free?
NasCabOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reel DB or NasCabOS have ads?
Neither Reel DB nor NasCabOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reel DB or NasCabOS?
Reel DB ships an update every 2 weeks, and NasCabOS every 10 days. Most recently, Reel DB was updated on October 30, 2026 and NasCabOS on November 9, 2026.

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